- Town Council Meeting on December 13
- Mayor’s Message
- New Electric Vehicle Chargers in Halton Hills
- Town Prepares for Winter Control
- Outdoor Ice Facilities Update
- Inclusive Recreation
- Scattering of Cremated Remains and River Offerings – Update
- Town Announces Improvements to Specialized Transit Services
- Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital ActiVan Shuttle Bus Pilot Project
- Court Sports Strategy – Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Review
- Digital Service Squad Support
- Halton Hills Receives Recognition for Culture Days Creativity
- #hopeandhealingcanada by Tracey-Mae Chambers
- Holiday Show and Sale of Local Artists
- Job Opportunities
- Stay Current on Coronavirus
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Town Council Meeting on December 13 |
The Town will hold a Council meeting on December 13, 2021, at 3 p.m. via Zoom. In our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to protect all individuals, public attendance at Council meetings will not be permitted at this time.
Members of the public may request to delegate to this virtual meeting by completing the online delegation form by no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021.
If you do not wish to delegate, but would like to submit feedback, please email your comments to clerks@haltonhills.ca. Comments submitted will be circulated to Council Members in advance of the meeting and will be part of the public record.
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It’s wonderful to be able to dine inside again. Many of our businesses and restaurants have struggled through the pandemic. Support them whenever you can. Remember our small businesses are your friends and neighbours, and they always step up in sponsoring local events and teams. This Christmas, shop local, shop Halton Hills.
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New Electric Vehicle Chargers in Halton Hills |
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The Town has completed installing electric vehicle chargers throughout Halton Hills. This action supports becoming a carbon neutral community by 2030, and the Town's Low-Carbon Transition Strategy. |
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Town Prepares for Winter Control |
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In anticipation of the cold weather season, municipal staff have been busy preparing for snow with vehicle testing, employee training and stockpiling salt and sand to maintain roads and sidewalks. |
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Outdoor Ice Facilities Update |
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The Town of Halton Hills maintains natural outdoor ice rinks at two primary locations (Georgetown Fairgrounds, Prospect Park) yearly – weather permitting. The Town also provides support to volunteers operating natura ice rinks at Joseph Gibbons Park and Maple Creek Park in the operation of two neighbourhood natural ice rinks.
Use of Fairy Lake or Storm Water Management Ponds for outdoor recreational activities in winter is prohibited.
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Staff remains committed to supporting individuals with special needs within the community by providing the best quality inclusive recreation.
In 2022, the focus will continue to be on developing best practices, aligning with Parks and Recreation Ontario, networking with neighbouring municipalities and related organizations while standardizing staff training resources, improving access to programming, and updating the Town of Halton Hills Inclusion Policy to guide future business planning.
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Scattering of Cremated Remains
and River Offerings - Update
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Staff brought forward a report to reaffirm Council direction on policies and practices related to the scattering of cremated remains into water ways from Town-owned properties and provide an update of actions and observations from the 2021 parks season, as well as identify next steps. |
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Town Announces Improvements
to Specialized Transit Services
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Big changes are coming to the ActiVan Specialized Transit Program as the Town of Halton Hills works to improve the service to better serve riders. As part of the 2021 Specialized Transit Plan, the Town identified short, medium and long-term opportunities to address accessibility gaps and remove barriers by making the service easier and more convenient for users. |
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Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
ActiVan Shuttle Bus Pilot Project
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Halton Hills Town Council approved a 33-week pilot program for ActiVan to provide a shuttle service to Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH). The fare is $4.00 (one way) and the OTMH ActiVan shuttle service is available for use Monday through Friday.
Registered riders can call to reserve the service up to 24 hours prior to travel. Arrival and departure times at OTMH are designated fixed service intervals of 8:30 a.m.,11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
The shuttle service further supports registered ActiVan clients by providing improved cross-boundary travel and access to OTMH for cooperative programs, medical appointments, and transfers to other municipal transit services.
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Courts Sports Strategy - Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Review |
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The Town committed to a review about tennis and pickleball to ensure a clear understanding of demand, establish standards, support user groups, and ultimately assist the Town in responding to current and future needs.
The focus of this review was targeted to tennis and pickleball only due to increased participation in both sports and community advocacy for additional pickleball amenities.
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Digital Service Squad Support |
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Are you a small business owner looking for digital marketing support? Our Digital Service Squad staff are available to set up one-on-one meetings now until February 2022.
Take advantage of services like a FREE digital assessment, social media tips & tricks, e-commerce recommendations, and even have Google 360 photos taken of your storefront.
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Halton Hills Receives Recognition
for Culture Days Creativity
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This year’s Culture Days celebrations provided residents and visitors to Halton Hills with a full month of creative programming. The annual festival delivered its most diverse slate of local programming to date and climbed the national rankings for a third consecutive year to earn a top-three finish amongst all “Mid-size Cities” in the country.
Halton Hills also earned a spot on the “Overall” top 10 list, finishing 6th amongst all participating towns and cities across the country, in terms of the number of Culture Days activities presented locally.
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#hopeandhealingcanada by Tracey-Mae Chambers |
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Métis artist, Tracey-Mae Chambers’ #hopeandhealingcanada art installations are currently on display in the plaza and atrium at the Library & Cultural Centre. These detailed art installations are unique and site-specific. The intention of the artwork is to promote discussion about truth and reconciliation and decolonizing public spaces in Canada. |
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Holiday Show and Sale of Local Artists |
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The Holiday Show and Sale of Local Artists is being held from December 1, 2021 – January 9, 2022, featuring a variety of fine arts and crafts by Halton Hills artists. Don't miss this opportunity to find the perfect gift for the holiday season and support our talented local artists and artisans.
To purchase items, contact the Box Office at 905-873-2601 ext. 2519.
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Applications are being accepted for the following positions:
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Stay Current on the Coronavirus |
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Information on Town operations, facility closures, mandatory masks and more can be found on the Town's COVID-19 web page.
For health-related information, including vaccination information, visit Halton Region.
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